--- title: "Where to Put the Detector at Your Entrance | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/where-to-put-the-detector-metal-detector-kenya description: "A good spot is the difference between smooth and stuck. A short visual guide for Kenya: space, distance, light." updated: 2026-10-19 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/where-to-put-the-detector-metal-detector-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Who can open which door in your building today, and how would you know? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - A clear metre on each side - Keep from large metal and wiring - A well-lit lane, so guests see it Quick answer A good spot is the difference between smooth and stuck. A walk-through metal detector checks each guest in about a second. [Photo: Jakub Zerdzicki / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/36K2PZYNfcM) Why this matters now ## Every day with uncontrolled doors is a day you cannot say who was inside. ### If you wait - Keys copied and never returned - A leaver who still holds access - No record of who entered the store room ### What you get - Cards, fingerprints or faces set by door and by hour - Remove a person in one click - A log of every entry [Rosslare AC G44 Reader](/products/rosslare-ac-g44-reader-22147 "Rosslare AC G44 Reader")[ZKTeco ZK LMB -2805](/products/zkteco-zk-lmb-2805-maglock-2637 "ZKTeco ZK LMB -2805 MAGLOCK")[Dahua DH-ARD312 access controller](/products/dahua-dh-ard312-access-controller-13950 "Dahua DH-ARD312 access controller") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Where%20to%20Put%20the%20Detector%20at%20Your%20Entrance.%20I%20want%20access%20control%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - A clear metre on each side - Keep from large metal and wiring - A well-lit lane, so guests see it - Within view of a camera ## The short version Walk the entrance ~ with the managerMark the lane ~ tape on the floorKeep metal away ~ doors, desks, shelvesAdd a wand table ~ beside the arch ## Four things to know **Space**: A clear metre on each side **Distance**: Keep from large metal and wiring **Light**: A well-lit lane, so guests see it **Camera**: Within view of a camera ## Before and after #### Before Arch jammed beside the door Metal shelves cause false alarms Guests bunch up #### After Arch set back in a marked lane Quiet, stable readings Guests flow in a line ## In stock now ## Get a free survey **When to call a professional**: Tell us about your site. We survey for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train. See the [price guide](https://qyvea.co.ke/walk-through-metal-detector-price-in-kenya). Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20a%20walk-through%20metal%20detector). ## Frequently asked questions How much space does it need? A clear lane and a metre or so either side. We measure on the survey. Can it go right at the door? Not usually. Set it back so a line can form inside, not outside. What happens in a power cut? Many models have a built-in battery, and a small UPS covers the rest. We confirm backup on the survey. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Access Control · Guide Walk-Through Metal Detector for Supermarkets Protect the till, the shelf and the exit. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/walk-through-metal-detector-for-supermarkets-kenya)[Access Control · Guide Walk-Through Metal Detector for Warehouses and Logistics Yards What leaves the yard should be what was ordered. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/walk-through-metal-detector-for-warehouses-and-logistics-kenya)[Access Control · Guide 6, 18 or 33 Zones? 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